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| cities = [[Rideau Lakes, Ontario#Chaffey's Lock|Chaffey's Lock]], [[South Frontenac| |
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'''Opinicon Lake''' is a [[lake]] in [[South Frontenac]], [[Frontenac County]] and [[Rideau Lakes]], [[United Counties of Leeds and Grenville]] in [[Eastern Ontario|Eastern]] [[Ontario]], [[Canada]].<ref name="CGNDB">{{Cite cgndb|name= Opinicon Lake|id= FDMQY|accessdate= 2015-07-17}}</ref><ref name="CRCAWaterControlStructures">{{cite web|url= http://www.crca.ca/wp-content/uploads/PDFs/maps/Water-Control-Structures.pdf |
''' Opinicon Lake ''' is a [[lake]] in [[South Frontenac]], [[Frontenac County]] and [[Rideau Lakes]], [[United Counties of Leeds and Grenville]] in [[Eastern Ontario|Eastern]] [[Ontario]], [[Canada]].<ref name="CGNDB">{{Cite cgndb|name= Opinicon Lake|id= FDMQY|accessdate= 2015-07-17}}</ref><ref name="CRCAWaterControlStructures">{{cite web|url= http://www.crca.ca/wp-content/uploads/PDFs/maps/Water-Control-Structures.pdf |title= Water Control Structures|publisher= Cataraqui River Conservation Authority|year= 2013|accessdate= 2015-07-17}}</ref> This shallow lake was formed when Colonel [[John By]] built the [[Rideau Canal]]. It also is part of the [[Great Lakes Basin]]. |
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==Hydrology== |
==Hydrology== |
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==Recreation== |
==Recreation== |
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This lake is a popular fishing spot and location for cottagers. [ |
This lake is a popular fishing spot and location for cottagers. [https://www.opinicon.com/ The Opinicon], a restaurant and former historical resort, is located at Chaffey's Locks.<ref name=a>{{cite news|last1=Pilieci|first1=Vito|url=https://ottawacitizen.com/business/local-business/historic-valley-resort-opinicon-bought-and-will-be-restored|accessdate=29 January 2015|publisher=Ottawa Citizen|title=First family of Shopify to restore Opinicon resort}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/8067011/lodging-mooring-opinicon-chaffeys-lock-ont-closes/ |title=Lodging, mooring at the historic Opinicon in Chaffey's Lock, Ont. closes permanently |first=Alex |last=Mazur |work=[[Global News]] |date=July 28, 2021 |access-date=October 13, 2024}}</ref> |
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[https://www.skycroft.com/ Skycroft Campground Resort] is located at the west end of Opinicon Lake. Since 1958 Skycroft has been a sought after campground hosting visitors from all over the world wishing to explore the area. |
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==History== |
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The [[Queen's University Biological Station]], built in 1945, is on the lake. In |
The [[Queen's University Biological Station]], built in 1945, is on the lake. In 2010, the James H. Fullard Nature Reserve was created, situated on Sugarbush Island.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nature reserve to be named after biology professor|url=https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/main-news/nature-reserve-be-named-after-biology-professor|access-date=2021-08-07|website=www.utm.utoronto.ca}}</ref> |
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==Settlements== |
==Settlements== |
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*Chaffey's Lock |
*Chaffey's Lock |
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*Lake Opinicon |
* Lake Opinicon |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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[[Category:Lakes of Frontenac County]] |
[[Category:Lakes of Frontenac County]] |
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[[Category:Lakes of Leeds and Grenville United Counties]] |
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Latest revision as of 20:03, 13 October 2024
| Opinicon Lake | |
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  Opinicon Lake Location in southern Ontario | |
| Location | Frontenac County and United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 44°33′37″N 76°19′37″W / 44.56028°N 76.32694°W |
| Part of | Great Lakes Basin |
| Primary inflows | Rideau Canal |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 7.5 kilometres (5 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 119 metres (390 ft)[1] |
| Settlements | Chaffey's Lock, Opinicon Lake |
Opinicon Lake is a lake in South Frontenac, Frontenac County and Rideau Lakes, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville in Eastern Ontario, Canada.[2][3] This shallow lake was formed when Colonel John By built the Rideau Canal. It also is part of the Great Lakes Basin.
Hydrology
[edit]The primary inflow is the Rideau Canal arriving, at the northwest, from Indian Lake over the control structures and lock at Chaffey's Lock, which gives its name to the tourist and cottage community located there. Secondary inflows are: Loughborough Lake Creek, at the east, which flows into Hart Lake and then into Opinicon Lake; and Rock Lake Creek, at the southeast, arriving from Lower Rock Lake. The primary outflow, at the northeast, is over the control structures and lock at Davis Lock to Sand Lake.[1][3] The canal eventually flows via the Cataraqui River to Lake Ontario.
Recreation
[edit]This lake is a popular fishing spot and location for cottagers. The Opinicon, a restaurant and former historical resort, is located at Chaffey's Locks.[4][5] Skycroft Campground Resort is located at the west end of Opinicon Lake. Since 1958 Skycroft has been a sought after campground hosting visitors from all over the world wishing to explore the area.
History
[edit]The Queen's University Biological Station, built in 1945, is on the lake. In 2010, the James H. Fullard Nature Reserve was created, situated on Sugarbush Island.[6]
Settlements
[edit]- Chaffey's Lock
- Lake Opinicon
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Water levels". Cataraqui River Conservation Authority. Retrieved 2015-07-17.
- ^ "Opinicon Lake". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2015-07-17.
- ^ a b "Water Control Structures" (PDF). Cataraqui River Conservation Authority. 2013. Retrieved 2015-07-17.
- ^ Pilieci, Vito. "First family of Shopify to restore Opinicon resort". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
- ^ Mazur, Alex (July 28, 2021). "Lodging, mooring at the historic Opinicon in Chaffey's Lock, Ont. closes permanently". Global News. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
- ^ "Nature reserve to be named after biology professor". www.utm.utoronto.ca. Retrieved 2021-08-07.
Other map sources:
- Map 6 (PDF) (Map). 1 : 700,000. Official road map of Ontario. Ministry of Transportation of Ontario. 2014. Retrieved 2015-07-17.
- Restructured municipalities - Ontario map #5 (Map). Restructuring Maps of Ontario. Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. 2006. Retrieved 2015-07-17.